HIGHLIGHTS

10 lakh people from different constituencies have supported the demand

AAP believes that full statehood can end tussle between LG and the elected govt

AAP minister Gopal Rai on Saturday sought appointment with the Prime Minister for submitting 10 lakh letters from the people of Delhi "demanding full statehood".

The 10 lakh people living in different constituencies have supported the demand.

"The people have been demanding full statehood for decades and for the same reason, I, along with 10 lakh letters from Delhi citizens demanding the same, request you to meet me on August 17," Mr Rai said in his letter addressed to the Prime Minister.

AAP believes that full statehood can end the tussle between Lieutenant Governor and the elected government and also pave way for faster implementation of the welfare schemes for the public.

On July 1, the party had launched a signature campaign ''Dilli Maange Apna Haq'' (Delhi demands its right) for getting full statehood, aiming to reach out to 10 lakh families and take their signatures for the cause.

Under the campaign, the AAP also opened 3,000 "Andolan Kendras" (campaign centres) to reach out to the families.